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Café guide: The best cafés serving gluten-free food in Vienna

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Whether it's coeliac disease or gluten sensitivity, the catering industry has adapted to the changing eating habits of its guests. This list includes both cafés that focus exclusively on gluten-free dishes and pastries, as well as classic coffee houses that have added both options to their menus.

Grätzl café for everyone who appreciates quality, regionality and sustainability. Whether vegan, gluten-free or lactose-free, everyone will find what they need here. The commitment to organic products shows attitude. A modern range and excellent coffee from Süssmund.

Steingasse 40, 1030 Vienna, Austria

Viennese coffee house at its best: the Landtmann is one of the most renowned cafés on the Ringstrasse. The ambience with its imperial interior tells a story - and the melange is still served in proper style on a silver platter by the charming waiter.

Universitätsring 4, 1010 Vienna, Austria

100 per cent gluten-free café with a large vegan selection and many lactose- or sugar-reduced pastries - here you can enjoy a carefree breakfast. Perfect for anyone with special requirements who doesn't want to miss out on indulgence. Very lovingly furnished.

Hirschengasse 8, 1060 Vienna, Austria

The café that really thinks of everything: whether vegan or gluten-free, no guest is excluded here. Instead of giving up, there is full enjoyment: heavenly tarts, marvellous cakes and sweet classics that are not only digestible, but also damn good!

Hofmühlgasse 18/5, 1060 Vienna, Austria

Traditional Viennese confectionery craftsmanship is a top priority in the Querfeld family's establishments. This means fluffy Guglhupf of the finest quality and a large selection of cakes from Mango to Sacher - including during the shopping break in the Alterlaa centre.

Anton-Baumgartner-Straße 40, 1230 Vienna, Austria

Blueorange lives by the motto "Eat better, live better" and focuses on quality and freshness with its coffee & bagel concept. The range of snacks and drinks is perfect for a lunch break or to take away, but you can also enjoy a relaxed breakfast on site.

Margaretenstraße 9, 1040 Vienna, Austria

Urban coffee shop with a casual snack offer! Uncomplicated and creative: organic coffee from Alt Wien and a large selection of bagels - vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free, filled with everything from caprese to crispy bacon. The crispy tortillas are also worth a try.

Alserbachstraße 1, 1090 Vienna, Austria

Organic, fair and vegan - that's the motto. A sumptuous brunch is served with coffee from Alt Wien, as regionality is also part of the concept. In the evening, refreshing drinks take centre stage and ensure a successful end to the day.

Karmeliterplatz 1, 1020 Vienna, Austria

Special eating habits or intolerances are not an issue here! Whether lactose-, nut- or gluten-free, low in histamine or fructose, in this café you can enjoy cream slices, brownies, cheesecake and many popular pastry classics without any worries.

Wiedner Hauptstraße 35/1, 1040 Vienna, Austria

This café epitomises Viennese coffee house culture to perfection. The waiter serves exquisite coffee specialities, fine pastries and classic Viennese cuisine with great charm and attention to detail. Particularly popular with tourists, so make sure you book in advance!

Albertinaplatz 2, 1010 Vienna, Austria